FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL TEMPORARY AUTHORITY

Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:  Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Address
Attention: Andrew Thompson
Street Address: 3347 Michelson Dr.
P.O. Box:
City: Irvine
State: CA
Zip Code: 92612
Country:
E-Mail Address: Andrew.Thompson@panasonic.aero

Best Contact
Give the following information of person who can best handle inquiries pertaining to this application:  
Last Name: Cameron
First Name: Richard
Title: Counsel for PAC
Phone Number: 202-857-4527

Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (PAC) requests an experimental STA to test the performance and suitability of Stellar Blu Solutions LLC’s (SBS) Ku-band SATCOM multi-orbit terminal called the “Sidewinder” for use in delivering PAC’s In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity services.

Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:  PAC seeks to assess the suitability of the multi-orbit Sidewinder terminal for use in delivering PAC’s IFEC services. PAC will seek to connect with either geostationary (GEO) satellite space stations or OneWeb’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, and to switch seamlessly between them while in use.

Information
Callsign: WW9XPA
Class of Station: FX
Nature of Service: Experimental

Requested Period of Operation
Operation Start Date: 07/11/2024
Operation End Date: 01/06/2025

Manufacturer
List below transmitting equipment to be installed (if experimental, so state) if additional rows are required, please submit equipment list as an exhibit:  
Manufacturer Model Number No. Of Units Experimental
Stellar Blu Solutions LLC Sidewinder 9x9 9 Yes

Certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form): Andrew Thompson
Title of Applicant (if any): Managing Counsel, Global Regulatory & Gov. Regulat
Date: 2024-05-21 00:00:00.0

Station Location
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
Irvine California North  33  40  21 West  117  50  23 0.10
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   Yes
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   3.50
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:  
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.00000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 1.950000 W 3054.900000 W P 0.00000100 % 125MG7D Adaptive Code Modulation
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.00000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 30.900000 W 79.400000 kW P 0.00000100 % 125MG7D Adaptive Code Modulation
City State Latitude Longitude Mobile Radius of Operation
San Diego California North  32  49  24 West  117  9  27 0.10
Datum:  NAD 83
Is a directional antenna (other than radar) used?   Yes
Exhibit submitted:   No
(a) Width of beam in degrees at the half-power point:   3.50
(b) Orientation in horizontal plane:  
(c) Orientation in vertical plane:  
Will the antenna extend more than 6 meters above the ground, or if mounted on an existing building, will it extend more than 6 meters above the building, or will the proposed antenna be mounted on an existing structure other than a building?   No
(a) Overall height above ground to tip of antenna in meters:  
(b) Elevation of ground at antenna site above mean sea level in meters:  
(c) Distance to nearest aircraft landing area in kilometers:  
(d) List any natural formations of existing man-made structures (hills, trees, water tanks, towers, etc.) which, in the opinion of the applicant, would tend to shield the antenna from aircraft:
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.00000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 1.950000 W 3054.900000 W P 0.00000100 % 125MG7D Adaptive Code Modulation
Action Frequency Station Class Output Power/ERP Mean Peak Frequency Tolerance (+/-) Emission Designator Modulating Signal
New 14.00000000-14.50000000 GHz FX 30.900000 W 79.400000 kW P 0.00000100 % 125MG7D Adaptive Code Modulation